Minty was slightly startled when Mr. Selwyn stood up and she blinked when his napkin hit the plate.

So they were doing this - leaving the dinner table and hunting around the house for clues. Just the two of them.

Oh dear, how scandalous!

And yet, Minty slowly stood up from her seat and did as she was told. She carefully picked up the box, which was heavier than she expected.

(Mr. Selwyn should have offered to carry it, as the man of the pair, Minty thought.)

"Yes, Mr. Selwyn!" Minty said obediently, as though she was his trusted secretary. She let him lead the way out of the dining room. Before exiting, she looked over her shoulder.

"Where to, Mr. Selwyn?"